Welcome to Weston-super-Mare
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Weston-super-Mare, also known simply as Weston, is a seaside town in North Somerset, England. It lies by the Bristol Channel 20 miles (32 km) south-west of Bristol between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. It includes the suburbs of Mead Vale, Milton, Oldmixon, West Wick, Worlebury, Uphill and Worle. Its population at the 2011 census was 76,143 and is now over 80,000. Since 1983, Weston has been twinned with Hildesheim in Germany. The local area has been occupied since the Iron Age. It was still a small village until the 19th century when it developed as a seaside resort. A railway station and two piers were built. In the second half of the 20th century it was connected to the M5 motorway but the number of people holidaying in the town declined and some local industries closed, although the number of day visitors has risen. Attractions include The Helicopter Museum, Weston Museum, and the Grand Pier. Cultural venues include The Playhouse, the Winter Gardens and the Blakehay Theatre.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,231 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
79,497 (2021) |
Density |
2,461 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.6 |
Ward |
Weston-super-Mare South |
District |
North Somerset |
Postcodes |
BS22, BS23, BS24 |
ONS ID |
E04012104 |
Council
Contact details for Weston-super-Mare Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Weston-super-Mare Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Weston-super-Mare Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Weston-super-Mare Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Weston-super-Mare Parish.
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